A week ago, with the spring sun shining down on the Cambrian Mountains, we took ourselves off for a Sunday visit to Caroline Lewis, a supplier listed in our Cambrian Mountains wool scheme. Caroline was coming towards the end of lambing, and though weary with constant...

To many it is a surprise to hear that at a commercial level at least, sourcing Welsh wool is so difficult. Despite the worldwide recognition of Welsh tapestry and weaving, its iconic patterns and colours, and the growing value of Welsh vintage textiles, there is...

We have had quite a few enquiries about sheep breeds, or more specifically the sheep breed that has been chosen to provide our Cambrian Mountains Design and Make Challenge wool. This is a question that’s a little harder to answer than you might think. When wool...

There are some questions that have cropped up a number of times, so it’s time for a few clarifications on the Challenge: I don’t live in the UK. Can I enter the Challenge? Yes, you are welcome to submit a design and it will be treated equally by our...